At least 39 people, including 16 women and 10 children, were killed and dozens injured in a stampede at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s campaign rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday. The tragedy unfolded as the massive crowd, reportedly numbering over 60,000, surged uncontrollably, with many fainting due to suffocation in the overcrowded venue. The incident has sparked global outrage and intense scrutiny over crowd management, safety lapses, and the response of Vijay and local authorities. While some attendees recall Vijay pausing his speech at moments to urge the crowd to make space and even offering water to those in distress, a viral video now shows him continuing his address as people nearby struggled to remain standing.

Vijay in the rally | Credit: X - ANI

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